Late Update: Tracy Russo, the online suprema of the Edwards campaign (when it was in existence), weighs in with a few thoughts on the Edwards announcement, notably asking whether Edwards will end up campaigning for Obama between now and the end of the race.

And as you know, the Catholic Church has not approved of this justification for their disobedience and for operating without reference to the Church. further, the princile "salus animarum suprema lex" is operative at all times, not just during alleged "states of emergency."